THE glamour of the FA Cup was cast from Macclesfield minds as they forced a vital league draw at Shrewsbury on Friday.

THE glamour of the FA Cup was cast from Macclesfield minds as they forced a vital league draw at Shrewsbury on Friday.

Boss Dave Moss was delighted with his team's attitude as they held the high-flying Shrews 1-1 at Gay Meadow.

Macc face West Ham in the FA Cup fourth round on January 6, but the bread and butter of Division Three is top of their priorities.

Moss said: ''The determination of everyone was remarkable. We've got four players on four bookings and Priest and Hitchen on nine bookings.

''But they were as competitive as ever and will need to remain so as we have got more games to come starting next week.

''We worked hard, competed and made three or four great chances in the game, forcing their keeper to make some great saves.''

''I've told everyone that even talking about the West Ham game will warrant a fine.''

Before West Ham, Macc take on Halifax and Mansfield, and Moss added: ''Both sides will pose problems. This division is very tight. Halifax will be very different, a strong side.

''Mansfield are a good competitive side and under Billy Dearden it will be a match to watch.''

Kyle Lightbourne may miss the Christmas clashes after hobbling off after only 40 minutes as a second-half substitute against Shrewsbury.

Moss said: ''Kyle will need to settle down for 24 hours. He just seems to be unlucky.

''It's the same injury as before, pretty much the same spot on the same ankle.''

Moss was impressed by scorer Lee Glover's display at the Meadow, but tactfully would not reveal whether the 32-year-old was about to be offered a new contract.

He said: ''The goal was typical Lee. The ball came into his feet, he then dummied the defence and it was a super finish from a quality player now on the top of his game.''

Moss was also happy with the continuing contribution of on-loan Bolton winger Jeff Smith, who has yet to be on a losing Macc side.

''Jeff is good and gives us balance on the left hand side. He's very clever when he gets into position. He gets beyond the defenders and doesn't panic and when he wants somebody to pick out there's nobody better than Chris Byrne.''